LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carmen Alicia Vazquetell upon the occa-
sion of her retirement after many distinguished years as an educator at
the Newburgh Enlarged City School District

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District is due in large
part to the efforts of Carmen Alicia Vazquetell; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carmen Alicia
Vazquetell upon the occasion of her retirement after many distinguished
years as an educator at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, to
be observed at a retirement celebration on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at
the Spruce Lodge, Montgomery, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of New York University, Carmen Alicia Vazquetell
earned both her Bachelor of Science degree and her Master of Arts
degree; she went on to earn her Ph.D. from Hofstra University; and
WHEREAS, She has acquired over six personal licenses and certificates,
and received numerous awards and accolades for both her professional and
personal achievements; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Alicia Vazquetell has been an active member of the
Newburgh Enlarged City School District for over 16 years, and the educa-
tional system in New York State for over 37 years; and
WHEREAS, In her most recent position, Carmen Alicia Vazquetell served
as Director of Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language for
the Newburgh Enlarged City School District; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Alicia Vazquetell has continually demonstrated an
impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting
enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities
offered at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District for the benefit of
its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her role at the Newburgh Enlarged City School
District, Carmen Alicia Vazquetell has also served as an Adjunct Profes-
sor at SUNY New Paltz; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Alicia Vazquetell has managed over a dozen publicized
articles and three documented production films, produced for the New
York State Education Department; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Carmen Alicia
Vazquetell has guided and nurtured the initiation of the United Hispan-
ics of the Hudson Valley and Scholarship committee, and is currently the
Chairperson for the Adult ESL CONA, which provides countless opportu-
nities to adults and children in the Newburgh community; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, this remarkable woman serves as a member of the NYS
Association for Bilingual Education (SABE), NYS Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and
Queens, Black and Hispanic Coalition, Sigma Delta Pi, Latinos Unidos,
Newburgh Armory Unity Center, Orange County Human Rights, and as a
parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Parish; and
WHEREAS, In completing her service as a teacher, Carmen Alicia Vazque-
tell leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of the Newburgh community and to future gener-
ations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Carmen Alicia Vazquetell upon the occasion of her retirement,

and for her significant contributions to education in New York State;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carmen Alicia Vazquetell.